Teaching and Learning News

Learning Dynamically…Inspiring Futures of Hope

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Subject Selections Update

Year 11 2023

The lines are under construction and should be finalized soon. Once they are finalized, they will be published to students via Compass and then I will start interviewing students individually to gauge their Maths and English classes and they may reselect where they have clashes or have changed their minds. 

Trial Examinations

These are now underway and Year 12 are to be congratulated for the calm and settled way they have approached each exam. A reminder though that they must bring sufficient equipment to each exam as borrowing is not permitted in the HSC. I have posted a list of exams and subject specific equipment for each week of the exams (this will come out on the Saturday before the exam week. Exams will be running as scheduled on the Pupil Free Day on August 19. 

Year 11 End of Course Examinations

The Year 11 End of Course examinations will take place between Thursday 15th-Thursday 22nd September. The exam timetable should be available by Week 6. 

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

On Thursday 28 July we conducted our Semester 2 Parent-Student-Teacher conferences online. Teleconferences ran smoothly for the most part but technical gremlins affected audio or video links in a few cases. It seems a long time ago since we last were able to host face-to-face interviews. The uptake of conference sessions indicates that Hennessy families are dynamically engaged in learning. We are grateful for your ongoing partnership with the College and your dedication to your child’s education.

Ian Mergard
Director of Studies